Epinastine (Into the eye)

Brand Name(s)

Elestat

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

How to Use This Medicine

Solution

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.The usual dose is one drop in each eye twice each day.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine.
• Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
• To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
• Wait 10 minutes after using this medicine before putting contact lenses into your eyes.

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Burning or itching in your eyes.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose.
• Headache.
• Irritation of your eye lashes.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other medicines in your eyes.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Do not use this medicine to treat occasional redness and irritation that is caused by wearing contact lenses.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Introduction

Epinastine Hydrochloride (ep-i-NAS-teen hye-droe-KLOR-ide)

Treats and prevents red, itchy eyes caused by allergies.